Their central temple and administrative site is located in (or near) Haifa, Israel.

As apostates from Islam...essentially a reform sect of Islam...they have endured great persecution in Islamic societies from their inception.

Most such people are fine people. Most Muslims I've ever met are fine people. You know, it only takes a few rabble-rousers and unscrupulous leaders to make life hell for a lot of ordinary people. How many bullies does it take to ruin things in a school for most of the students? A mere handful.